Adults who provide home care for parents gain court victory
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 24, 2021
A recent court ruling likely will lead to a substantial expansion in the number of homes transferred to the owners’ child caregivers in New Jersey, according to a story in The National Law Review journal.
Humana’s home business head to become CFO later this year
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 23, 2021
Louisville-based Humana disclosed on Monday that Susan Diamond, its home care division leader, will become the company’s chief financial officer when Brian Kane steps down from the position later this...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, March 23
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 23, 2021
Only 26% of home care workers have been vaccinated, new poll finds … HHS releases “Telehealth for Providers: What You Need to Know”… A Place for Mom launches campaign aimed at helping...
Home Care briefs for Monday, March 22
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 22, 2021
Vaccine booking service now available for seniors in Illinois and Florida … Kentucky passes Senate Bill 61 and Senate Bill 74 to improve dementia care … California woman pleads guilty to Medicare kickback...
Physician pays nearly half a million dollars to resolve home healthcare fraud allegations
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 22, 2021
A doctor of osteopathic medicine in Houston has agreed to pay $475,000 to resolve allegations that he falsely certified patients for home health services and received improper payments.
Walgreens steps up at-home COVID-19 testing capabilities
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Joe Jancsurak
Mar 22, 2021
Walgreens has expanded its digital health platform, Walgreens Find Care, to include 11 new and four expanded collaborations with service providers.
New York home care providers say not so fast on legislation that would raise workers’ wages
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 22, 2021
New state Senate legislation that would raise home care workers’ wages does not provide sufficient funding for employers to cover that increase, the Home Care Association of New York told McKnight’s...
Home Care briefs for Friday, March 19
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 19, 2021
Senate confirms Xavier Becerra as HHS secretary … Biden administration to invest more than $12B to expand COVID-19 testing … Senators introduce bill extending moratorium on Medicare sequester cuts...
Youth caregivers for ill, disabled family members expand in U.S.
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 19, 2021
More than 3 million children and teens serve as caregivers to ill or disabled family members, according to Caregiving in the U.S. 2020, a national survey published by the National Alliance for Caregiving...
Home Care briefs for Thursday, March 18
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 18, 2021
McKnight’s Online Expo continues today … ArchCare partners with RideHealth to benefit PACE participants with a tech-based ride system … Vaica to offer a remote patient management kit for people...